Documents discuss effect of land distribution on Sonora after Galvez' inspection, references to past cedulas and viceregal decisions. Difficulties of collection of tribute in areas of Sinaloa due to poor treatment by officials. Needed improvement in operations of mines and collection of Alcabala. After reviewing problems, king and Galindo recommend halting of land distribution until province receives favorable return defensively and economically. Establishment of Casas reales at Arispe and Rosario approved, with suggestions for fiscal economization and duties for personnel. (J. M. Johnson, July 1988)

Varied correspondence between Sierragorda and virrey regarding administrative matters, orders received, announcements from virrey, and freedom conceded to various prisoners; ff. 331-335 involve Lafuente soliciting retirement due to mortal illness, described as erpeo espejinoso (vmo?) Zalado ofarfurceo; women referred to as quejas de Rosalia baldez are mentioned (f.336) and arrival of some women with Antonio (f. 350); freedom to prisoners held for murder (ff. 340-347); ff. 350-352 refer to border pacification and peace with Lipanes; little significant data throughout. (D. J. McClelland, September 1988)

Series of concise letters between Nava, Arrillaga and virrey covering collection of Alcavala, moving capital of Sonora from Arispe to Ures, retirement of Urrutia, establishment of new schools and universities in California, prohibition of exchange of currency between Nueva Espana and Spain, birth of Infante Felipe Maria Francisco, and dispute over inheritance left by Luis Cazorla. Documents without much specific detail, with many merely confirming receipt of earlier letters. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Primary topics of correspondence are: recruitment of pilots, contramaestros, sailors for arsenal; explanations of vacancies and discussions of qualifications, salaries, illnesses and regulations concerning personnel. Cargos and documents transported to California. Expenses for provisioning ships. Viceroy orders naval equipment stored in Veracruz to be released for use in San Blas. Many details of shipments, itineraries, etc. of Goleta Sonora, paquebot El Principe, fragata Santiago and navio de guerra San Luxan (?). F. 52 Carlos III orders Hijosa to return to Spain to resume marital life after separation of 14 years from wife. (J. M. Johnson, September 1988)

Petitions the abolishment of the Custodia, and a return to the previous form of administration (under the colegio of Queretaro and the Provincia de Jalisco). Followed by responses from several government officials and Franciscans, and the royal cedula instructing that Barbastro's suggestions be carried out. (R. Perez) (1977)

Tomo 68 (page 6)- to Jose Galvez, Mexico 1776, report on latest events in Coahuila, (skirmishes with Indians). Tomo 69 (pages 15, 17)- informs receiving cedulas, arrival of brigadier Croix and presentation of documents to tribunal de Cuentas to Jose Galvez, Mexico, 1776. Tomo 87 (page 4)- to Jose Galvez, Mexico, 1771, informs skirmishes involving capitan Martinez and Apaches near San Antonio Bucareli presidio. Also attack by Comanches on detachment from Cibolo Destacamento and pursuit of Indians by capitan Luis Cazorla. Tomo 88 (pages 17)- to Jose Galvez, Mexico, 1777, extract of news received from provinces of Coahuila, Nueva Mexico, and Texas includes fights between Indians, raids by Comanches on Albuquerque and surrounding areas, use of arms by Comanches, and account of episode involving the beaching of an English ship. Tomo 90 (page 23)- to Jose Galvez, Mexico, 1777 discuss increase in annuity of Luisiana and right to make shipments to Veracruz from same province. (J. Erbe) (1978)

(R. Mendoza) (1979)

(E. Klien) (1978)

Chronological description of an expedition undertaken with the purpose of enlarging Spanish influence in the province of Texas. This expedition was sent a result of French involvement in that area. The author puts great emphasis on the types of vegetation (ie, Mezquites, Alamos, Sabinos, Robles, Nogales, etc.) and animals (deer, rabbit and a detailed description of the Zibolo or toro Mexicano) found on their way. Describes the re-establishment of previously abandoned missions and the incentives given to the Indians to live around them. A 'cedula' of the king (included at the end of the document) forbids them to make war against the French while on this expedition. (E. Klien) (1978)

Discusses need for more missionaries and necessity of royal support. Briefly discusses missions of Californias, Cinaloa and Sonora royal cedula, dated February 18, 1707, follows. (T. Sheridan) (1979)